@martigo.bsky.social
🥄She/her, older, unabashed liberal/progressive, offsreally on Threads, LGBTQ+ 🏳️⚧️friendly, mom, dogs, nature, anti-hunting, feminist (yeah, really), pro-peace, pro-housing for all, pro-healthcare for all, living to fight the coming devastation
December 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Erika Kirk is a liar (and schemer).
December 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Erika Kirk is a liar (and schemer).
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Extraordinary. Thank you everyone in Chicago with a whistle, thank you @blockclubchi.bsky.social and thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov
NEW: By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court blocks Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Chicago to assist immigration agents. A majority holds that he likely lacks authority to do so. Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
![The Government asked this Court to stay the District Court's order. After the response and reply were filed, JUSTICE BARRETT referred the application to the Court. We directed the parties to file supplemental letter briefs on an issue that the District Court had addressed but the parties' initial briefs had not: the meaning of the term "regular forces" in §12406(3). In its supplemental brief, the Government argues that the term refers to civilian law enforcement officers, such as those employed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Federal Protective Service.
Respondents, echoing the District Court, maintain that the term refers to the regular forces of the United States mili-tary.
We conclude that the term "regular forces" in §12406(3) likely refers to the regular forces of the United States mili-tary. This interpretation means that to call the Guard into active federal service under §12406(3), the President must be "unable" with the regular military "to execute the laws of the United States." Because the statute requires an assessment of the military's ability to execute the laws, it likely applies only where the military could legally execute the laws. Such circumstances are exceptional: Under the Posse Comitatus Act, the military is prohibited from "execut[ing] the laws" "except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress."
18 U. S. C. §1385. So before the President can federalize the Guard under §12406(3), he likely must have statutory or constitutional authority to execute the laws with the regular military and must be "unable" with those forces to perform that function.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6h7b2i6ttw3l4t7pvbvxdith/bafkreiftbhzwvn3vgwhqsi7k2paizvdw4t26ailljvovso3chqupnmj364@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Extraordinary. Thank you everyone in Chicago with a whistle, thank you @blockclubchi.bsky.social and thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov
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Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
The alleged offences took place in 2009, the Crown Protection Service said
www.independent.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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ICE agents illegally break into a woman's bathroom in a NY nutrition bar manufacturing plant. "Pull up your pants," says a male agent. The agents only had a warrant to review employer documents. They didn't have a warrant to search for, detain, or arrest anyone there.
December 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
ICE agents illegally break into a woman's bathroom in a NY nutrition bar manufacturing plant. "Pull up your pants," says a male agent. The agents only had a warrant to review employer documents. They didn't have a warrant to search for, detain, or arrest anyone there.
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People often ask why Democrats don’t have something like TurningPoint USA — so before the year ends, let me introduce you to Voters of Tomorrow.
We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
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We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
People often ask why Democrats don’t have something like TurningPoint USA — so before the year ends, let me introduce you to Voters of Tomorrow.
We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
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We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
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A little video I made in Bakersfield while I was filming myself with one of these cameras:
December 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A little video I made in Bakersfield while I was filming myself with one of these cameras:
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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Nicki Minaj just stepped out onto the Turning Point USA America Fest stage, hand in hand with Erika Kirk.
December 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Nicki Minaj just stepped out onto the Turning Point USA America Fest stage, hand in hand with Erika Kirk.
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Even in Illinois — a "safe haven" where many have fled as persecution against trans people ramps up in other states — 29 trans teens have died by suicide this year as of Nov. 21, according to a count by Trans Up Front Illinois.
That’s compared to 4 last year, and 6 the year before that.
That’s compared to 4 last year, and 6 the year before that.
On Trans Day of Remembrance, community reflects on those lost: 'We're gonna be here forever'
But even in Illinois — where many trans people have fled as persecution against them ramps up in other states — 29 trans teens have died by suicide this year, according to a count by Trans Up Front Il...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Even in Illinois — a "safe haven" where many have fled as persecution against trans people ramps up in other states — 29 trans teens have died by suicide this year as of Nov. 21, according to a count by Trans Up Front Illinois.
That’s compared to 4 last year, and 6 the year before that.
That’s compared to 4 last year, and 6 the year before that.
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Rep. Melanie Miller is behind a bill that advocates say would stigmatize abortion and send more clients to her nonprofit. “Crisis pregnancy center director introduces anti-abortion model legislation” is a ready-made headline—so why was this fact only a footnote?
Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Sponsor Runs a Crisis Pregnancy Center. Few News Stories Mentioned It.
Rep. Melanie Miller is behind a bill that advocates say would stigmatize abortion and send more clients to her nonprofit.
www.autonomynews.co
December 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Rep. Melanie Miller is behind a bill that advocates say would stigmatize abortion and send more clients to her nonprofit. “Crisis pregnancy center director introduces anti-abortion model legislation” is a ready-made headline—so why was this fact only a footnote?
@kenmartin.bsky.social Come on!! We want truth and we want to learn from our missteps!
Hide the Autopsy Report, Lose the Narrative
Hear me out…
At the exact moment Dems should be drawing a clean contrast with Trump’s culture of secrecy and cover ups, the DNC is choosing opacity.
Hiding the 2024 autopsy report isn’t coming across like strategy, it looks like fear of hard truths.
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Hear me out…
At the exact moment Dems should be drawing a clean contrast with Trump’s culture of secrecy and cover ups, the DNC is choosing opacity.
Hiding the 2024 autopsy report isn’t coming across like strategy, it looks like fear of hard truths.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
@kenmartin.bsky.social Come on!! We want truth and we want to learn from our missteps!
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The President of the United States deleted this photo of the drawer full of photos with himself and Jeffrey Epstein from the DOJ's illegally redacted release of the files last night.
We are watching a cover up in real time.
This is file 468.
We are watching a cover up in real time.
This is file 468.
December 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The President of the United States deleted this photo of the drawer full of photos with himself and Jeffrey Epstein from the DOJ's illegally redacted release of the files last night.
We are watching a cover up in real time.
This is file 468.
We are watching a cover up in real time.
This is file 468.
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They're so transparent they're removing photos of Donald Trump. And now I'm getting an "access denied" message when I go back to look.
December 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
They're so transparent they're removing photos of Donald Trump. And now I'm getting an "access denied" message when I go back to look.
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This is a plea to Michael Wolfe, Amy Wallace & anyone who has direct material proving Trump is a rapist & pedophile
The time for holding back is over
He is a clear & present danger to US
The only way to be rid of him is to force him out
Release the UNREDACTED
Epstein Files
The time for holding back is over
He is a clear & present danger to US
The only way to be rid of him is to force him out
Release the UNREDACTED
Epstein Files
December 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This is a plea to Michael Wolfe, Amy Wallace & anyone who has direct material proving Trump is a rapist & pedophile
The time for holding back is over
He is a clear & present danger to US
The only way to be rid of him is to force him out
Release the UNREDACTED
Epstein Files
The time for holding back is over
He is a clear & present danger to US
The only way to be rid of him is to force him out
Release the UNREDACTED
Epstein Files
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Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik says she is dropping out of the New York governor’s race and will not run for reelection to the House after finishing her term in office. Read the full update: tinyurl.com/yw97vb3s
December 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik says she is dropping out of the New York governor’s race and will not run for reelection to the House after finishing her term in office. Read the full update: tinyurl.com/yw97vb3s
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The Republican explains why she’s leaving politics.
Stefanik Quits Governor’s Race, Will Not Run for Reelection
The Republican explains why she’s leaving politics.
nymag.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Republican explains why she’s leaving politics.
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Fred Hampton Jr. is now chairman of the Black Panther Party Cubs—an organization founded in 1994 that’s made up of descendants of the original Black Panthers. Every December 4, he hosts an event in remembrance of his father. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/48RjnUg
Fred Hampton Jr. keeps the revolution alive in Chicago’s music scene - Chicago Reader
Through the Black Panther Party Cubs and the Hampton House, Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. builds on his father’s linkage of art and activism.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Fred Hampton Jr. is now chairman of the Black Panther Party Cubs—an organization founded in 1994 that’s made up of descendants of the original Black Panthers. Every December 4, he hosts an event in remembrance of his father. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/48RjnUg
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SCOOP: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. Research included reducing sudden infant deaths and identifying autism early. Me and @Paigecunningham.Bsky.Social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
SCOOP: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. Research included reducing sudden infant deaths and identifying autism early. Me and @Paigecunningham.Bsky.Social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Ronald Reagan, a cold man who ignored the AIDS crisis because he was a homophobe and craved the votes of other homophobes, is *not* a reminder of anything good or decent.
December 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Ronald Reagan, a cold man who ignored the AIDS crisis because he was a homophobe and craved the votes of other homophobes, is *not* a reminder of anything good or decent.
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We are parents of a trans kid and our family takes this very, very personally. If you intentionally make life harder for our beloved daughter, it’s EXTREMELY hard to think of you as an ally, to say the least. @amyklobuchar.com - you still send us requests for money, while hurting our kid. Disgusted.
Here are the 28 Dem Senators who voted to advance the first federal ban on trans athletes & a federal definition of sex that would make trans & intersex people non-existent: Angela Alsobrooks (MD), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Richard Blumenthal (CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Chris Coons (DE), ->
By a vote of 76-23, S 1071 passes the motion to proceed to the motion to concur. Won't know who voted for this until the roll call is uploaded, but safe to say it passed with the support of at least 24 members of the Democratic caucus. (Rand Paul probably voted nay and Steve Daines has been absent).
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We are parents of a trans kid and our family takes this very, very personally. If you intentionally make life harder for our beloved daughter, it’s EXTREMELY hard to think of you as an ally, to say the least. @amyklobuchar.com - you still send us requests for money, while hurting our kid. Disgusted.
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The world's richest man paid $47 a signature during the 2024 election. One Arizona woman says his PAC stiffed her as much as $12,000.
Arizona woman: Musk’s PAC owes me thousands for petition signatures
The world's richest man paid $47 a signature during the 2024 election. One Arizona woman says his PAC stiffed her as much as $12,000.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The world's richest man paid $47 a signature during the 2024 election. One Arizona woman says his PAC stiffed her as much as $12,000.
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As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
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How Rob Reiner became anti-Prop. 8 kingpin
Rob Reiner reflects on the critical role he played in getting California's gay marriage ban overturned.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...